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Personal Description:

I am an experienced post grade 8 musician and have a B A Honors Degree in Music.I have played woodwind for many years and am very passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise as a tutor.I offer exam or 'just for pleasure' tuition in woodwind, singing, keyboard and music theory. I also teach jazz improvisation and have recently achieved a distinction in jazz saxophone. Loan instruments and 'try-it-out' taster sessions are available. I can teach in your own home, if local, for an extra £5.00. I am a friendly and approachable person and enjoy teaching both children and adults of any age.Looking forward to meeting you.

Tutoring Experience:

I've been teaching for about 5 years, have a DBS check and teach in a local primary school. I am also a musical entertainer where I play clarinet, sing and play sax for weddings, functions and special occasions. I also play for patients at residential and care homes. I offer both teaching students for their own personal enjoyment, or work towards exams. The exam boards I cover are ABRSM for woodwind instruments, LCM for musical theatre singing and Rockschool for keyboard. I also organise concerts for my pupils to take part in and meet other musicians if they wish to do so.

Tutoring Approach:

First and foremost I want you to feel comfortable and relaxed and to enjoy your playing. Also, I can provide access to ensemble(band) playing via computer program. All lessons will be tailored to suit your individual requirements.

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KarenFrom David (5/5): All arranged

KarenFrom Jean (5/5): Only had 3 lessons so far but been very enjoyable - Karen is very supportive and friendly. She answered my request immediately. I have never played a saxophone before but Karen puts you at ease.
Would recommend her.

KarenFrom Alison (5/5): It has taken me years to get the courage to start singing lessons. Karen has made me feel much more positive about singing in front of people. I have only been doing this for about 5 weeks but already I feel that my voice has developed more strength and it is a wonderful feeling.
thank you Karen

Reply from: Karen: Thank you, that's very kind

KarenFrom Deborah (5/5): Karen taught me for 3 months before I moved too far away to continue with her as my tutor. She taught me as a total novice, she made me feel at ease, was encouraging, and excellent teacher. I learnt 12 notes and could play quite a few pieces of music. She also taught me music theory along the way too. I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons.

KarenFrom Adam (5/5): Karen is very positive and encouraging and knows her stuff.

Reply from: Karen: Thank you, best wishes, Karen

KarenFrom Joshua (5/5): Karen is a great tutor not only helping towards grade 5 but also does concerts with other pupils so great to learn to play with groups with other woodwind and is helping with not only playing but theory in detail also would recommend her.

Reply from: Karen: Thank you , kind regards, Karen

KarenFrom Reem (5/5): Excellent teacher. Very experienced.
Flexible working times.
Always willing to go that extra to help with exam prep.
Does concerts for pupils- I'm very much looking forward to that!

KarenFrom Sharon (5/5): Kind and patient tutor, highly recommended.

KarenFrom Deanne (5/5): Karen is enthusiastic and approachable. She bolsters your confidence and lessons are good fun. I'm enjoying what we're doing together, and would recomend her to others.

KarenFrom Catherine (5/5): Karen is an excellent teacher, and our daughter has made great strides with her in the few weeks since lessons commenced. She has already had the chance to take part in a show which was really wonderful. We are delighted. Catherine Moore

Reply from: Karen: Thank you, Zoe is a pleasure to teach and works very hard , best wishes, Karen

KarenFrom Miriam (5/5): I have been learning with Karen for eighteen months now. She is a patient, helpful teacher and lessons are friendly and relaxed. She will help you towards exams or just for fun. I have passed clarinet grade 3 and 4 since I began lessons with Karen. Karen will assist you with the aural and theory as well as the practical. She is always supportive and encouraging. Lessons are fun and very reasonable prices.

KarenFrom Jonathan (5/5): Karen contacted me straight away after my request and we arranged an inital visit at my house. After that we arranged to have hourly lessons throughout the Summer holidays. Karen was exactly what I was looking for and adapted her style of teaching to make sure that I got the most out of our time together. She was punctual, patient, friendly and knowledgable and I would not hesitate to recommend her as a tutor. She is also great value for money as due to her enthusiasm some of the sessions ran over the agreed hour but she never seemed to mind and I think would have carried on if I had not told her the time! Now that I am back at work I do not have time for any more lessons but hopefully in the future will book some more when I have more time.